MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L284 XCC is a 1994 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L284 XCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L284 XCC registered?
L284 XCC is a 1994 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 4 May 1994.
Is L284 XCC safe to buy?
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